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Water taxi opens new North Avenue stop

By Tracy Swartz, @tracyswartz — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:42:00 CDT

The Chicago Water Taxi will open a new North Avenue stop on May 28 to take commuters to train stations downtown, the company announced Tuesday.

Teen's 'test-drive' of car turns into joyride along Superior Street

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:00 CDT

Can the test drive be over now?

Chicagoan-turned-'Idol' Devin Velez embarks on show's tour

By Adam Lukach, @lucheezy — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:00 CDT

Devin Velez dreamed a dream, then he did it; watched it, then he lived it. The Chicago-born, longtime fan of "American Idol" tried out for the show last summer after talking about doing so for years, and then lived out every "Idol" fan's dream by heading to Hollywood and eventually making his way to the top 10. Even though he was eliminated after the top-eight show thanks in part to a mildly disastrous group song, Velez cherished his time on the show and felt like he won anyway.

Tornadoes in Chicago: A matter of when, not if

By Riley Blevins @Riley_Blevins — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:00 CDT

There’s a notion that it can’t happen here.

Google giving away free admission to three Chicago museums

By Mick Swasko, @swasko — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:00 CDT

Feel like a field trip?

Police warn CTA riders of increase in robberies this May

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:00 CDT

Attention, customers: There has been an uptick in theft on the Chicago Transit Authority's trains in the Loop this May.

Jessica Halem kicks off LGBT comedy showcase 'Chigaygo"

By Julia Borcherts, @JuliaBorcherts — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT

Scott Duff and Jessica Halem dish on the newest LGBT stand-up show at Laugh Factory

When Chicago actor Scott Duff joined forces with Laugh Factory to debut an LGBT-themed showcase, he knew he wanted his first headliner to be no-holds-barred comedian Jessica Halem, who spent 12 years—1996 to 2008—at the top of the Chicago comedy scene before returning to New York.

Chicago man: My roommate's girlfriend tried to set fire to our apartment

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:00 CDT

It's often best to stay out of your roommate's relationship drama.

Police: Man hid bags of drugs in his mouth

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:00 CDT

When Chicago police officers observed a car double-parked on the 1400 block of North Keeler Avenue in Humboldt Park Thursday, they decided to talk to the driver.

Police alert warns of burglaries at Near North Side businesses

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:00 CDT

A series of burglaries has struck businesses just north of the Loop, according to a community alert Chicago police officials issued Friday.